Operation Atlantic

Operation Atlantic (18-20 July 1944) was a Canadian offensive during the Battle of Normandy in World War II. The Canadians launched their offensive in conjunction with the British Army's Operation Goodwood, and their goal was to capture the southern half of Caen from the German forces. The Canadians made gains along the Orne River, taking Saint-Andre-sur-Orne, but an assault on Verrieres Ridge ended with heavy losses. The capture of Caen was a milestone in the battle for Normandy, as the Allies had succeeded in taking one of the main German strongholds in the region; however, the Germans around Caen would continue to put up stiff resistance for weeks.